Buddhism and Jainism

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Buddhism and Jainism: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Buddhism and Jainism.

Important Questions on Buddhism and Jainism

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Sarnath Buddha was curved in

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Famous Buddhist site Sannati is located in which state?

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Select the correct chronology of the following stupas

1. Sanchi

2. Sarnath

3. Amravati

4. Bharhut

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Padmapani Bodhisattva' is in

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Identify the style of the sculpture given below.

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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'Nirvana' in Buddhism?

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The concept of eight-fold path forms the theme of _____.

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The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of _____.

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The trident-shaped symbol of Buddhism does not represent

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Sanchi Stupa was build by

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The famous Dilwara Temples are situated in

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The rules made for the _____ were written down in a book called ‘Vinaya Pitaka’.

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One of the major events of Ashoka’s reign was the convening of the ______ Buddhist Sangha (council) in 250 BCE in the capital Pataliputra.

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The birthplace of Gautam Buddha was_____.

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Which of the following Buddhist sites is located in Uttar Pradesh?

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_________'s foster mother Mahapajapati Gotami was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni.

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Where did the first Buddhist Council held in 483 BC?

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A Stupa is associated with

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Examine the following statements:

1. Nagarjuna played an important role in the spread of Buddhism

2. Shankaracharya held that knowledge is the primary means to salvation

3. Ramanuja tried to assimilate Bhakti to the tradition of the Vedas.

4. Andal, a woman saints bhakti was ecstatic love for an immanent one rather than reverence for a transcendent deity.

Select the appropriate code for correct statements:

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Which of the following was one of the Buddhist monks who went to Tibet to propagate Buddhism?